KR100952248B1 - Mobile terminal and its navigation method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for attaching an image taken by a user during a movement of a route to a navigation map (MAP) and to use the same for guidance of a route, and a mobile terminal having the same, a position for obtaining location information of a mobile terminal in a navigation mode. An information module, a display unit for displaying the location information of the mobile terminal obtained from the location information module along with route information on a map, a camera for capturing the vicinity of the route as a still image or a video, and the camera turned on in the navigation mode. When the screen is divided, route information is displayed in one region, and a preview image and a shooting stop key for controlling the capture of the preview image and the preview image input through the camera are displayed in the other region. It is configured to include a control unit for controlling.

Description

Mobile terminal and navigation method using same {MOBILE TERMINAL AND ITS NAVIGATION METHOD}

The present invention relates to a method for attaching an image photographed by a user during a movement of a route to a navigation map (MAP), and to use the same to guide a route, and a mobile terminal having the same.

The mobile terminal may be configured to perform various functions.

Examples of such various functions include data and voice communication functions, taking pictures or videos through a camera, storing voices, playing music files through a speaker system, and displaying images or videos. Some mobile terminals include additional functionality to play games, while others are implemented as multimedia devices. Moreover, recent mobile terminals can receive broadcast or multicast signals to watch video or television programs.

In addition, efforts to support and increase the function of the mobile terminal continue. The foregoing efforts include not only changes and improvements in the structural components forming the mobile terminal, but also improvements in software or hardware. As such a design form, a folder form, a slide form, a bar form or a rotation form design is applied to the mobile terminal.

In addition, recently, a mobile terminal supporting a Global Positioning System (GPS) has been released, and a navigation function is provided only for a mobile terminal supporting the GPS. In order to use the navigation function, a starting point and a destination must be set. When the starting point and the destination are set as described above, the navigation program provided in the mobile terminal automatically calculates the route and starts the guidance. Since the route guided by the navigation program is simply calculated by the distance information, the actual situation or information around the road such as traffic volume or landscape is not reflected.

The present invention is to provide a method for storing a route actually traveled from the starting point to the destination so that the route can be used later, and a mobile terminal having the same.

The present invention provides a method for attaching an image taken by a user to a navigation map when navigating a route so that the user can be guided using the image when guiding the route and a mobile terminal having the same.

The present invention is to provide a method for sharing the movement path information including the image taken by the user so that other users can use and a mobile terminal having the same.

A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention for realizing the above object is a navigation device in the navigation mode, the location information module to obtain the location information, and the location information of the mobile terminal obtained from the location information module along with the route information on the map A display unit for displaying the image, a camera for capturing the surroundings of the route as a still image or a video, and the camera is turned on in the navigation mode, splitting a screen to display route information in one region and the camera in the other region; And a control unit for controlling to display a preview image and a shooting key for controlling the shooting of the preview image.

In addition, according to the present invention for realizing the above problem, when the camera function is turned on in the navigation mode, the screen is divided and the route information is displayed in one region, and the preview image input through the camera in the other region. And displaying a shooting key and a shooting stop key for controlling the shooting of the preview image, matching the location of the image photographed by the user in the navigation mode with the location information, storing the path information, and moving the stored point. By splitting the screen, route information is displayed in one region, and the photographed image information is displayed together in the other region.

The mobile terminal according to the present invention configured as described above has an effect of guiding a route reflecting the actual state of the road by allowing not only a destination but also a movement route information to the destination.

In addition, the present invention can store the route actually moved by the user from the starting point to the destination, it can be used later and can be used by other users.

In addition, the present invention can be attached to the image around the road taken by the user during the movement of the route from the starting point to the destination, it is effective to receive a more realistic and accurate route guidance.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the detailed description of the well-known technology and its configuration which are determined to obscure the gist of the present invention will be omitted. In addition, in describing the present invention with reference to the drawings, components that perform the same function will be described with the same reference numerals.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mobile terminal can be implemented in various forms. For example, the mobile terminal described herein may be a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), navigation, or the like. have.

The illustrated mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, a memory 160, The interface unit 170 may include a controller 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. 1 illustrates a mobile terminal having various components. However, not all illustrated components are required. The mobile terminal may be implemented by more components than the illustrated components, or the mobile terminal may be implemented by fewer components.

Hereinafter, the components will be described in turn.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more components for wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or wireless communication between the mobile terminal 100 and a network in which the mobile terminal 100 is located. For example, the wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless internet module 113, a short range communication module 114, a location information module 115, and the like. .

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. The broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel. The broadcast management server may mean a server that generates and transmits a broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information or a server that receives a previously generated broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information and transmits the same to a terminal. The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal having a data broadcast signal combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal.

Meanwhile, the broadcast related information may be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 112.

The broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems, and in particular, digital multimedia broadcasting-terrestrial (DMB-T), digital multimedia broadcasting-satellite (DMB-S), and media forward link (MediaFLO). Digital broadcast signals can be received using digital broadcasting systems such as only), digital video broadcast-handheld (DVB-H), integrated services digital broadcast-terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. Of course, the broadcast receiving module 111 is configured to be suitable for all broadcast systems providing broadcast signals as well as the digital broadcast system described above.

The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

In addition, the mobile communication module 112 transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. The wireless signal may include various types of data according to transmission and reception of a voice call signal, a video call call signal, or a text / multimedia message.

The wireless Internet module 113 is a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 113 can be built in or externally.

The short range communication module 114 refers to a module for short range communication. As a short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like may be used.

In addition, the location information module 115 is a module for checking or obtaining the location of the mobile terminal. One example is the Global Position System (GPS) module. The GPS module receives location information from a plurality of satellites. Here, the location information may include coordinate information represented by latitude and longitude. For example, the GPS module can measure the exact time and distance from three or more satellites and accurately calculate the current position by triangulating three different distances. A method of obtaining distance and time information from three satellites and correcting the error with one satellite can be used. In particular, the GPS module can obtain not only the location of latitude, longitude, and altitude but also accurate time together with three-dimensional speed information from the location information received from the satellite.

Meanwhile, the A / V input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 122. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. Two or more cameras 121 may be provided according to the configuration aspect of the terminal.

The microphone 122 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a call mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, etc., and processes the external sound signal into electrical voice data. The processed voice data may be converted into a form transmittable to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 112 and output in the call mode. The microphone 122 may implement various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates input data for the user to control the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like. In particular, when the touch pad forms a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151 described later, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 detects a current state of the mobile terminal 100 such as an open / closed state of the mobile terminal 100, a location of the mobile terminal 100, presence or absence of a user contact, orientation of the mobile terminal, acceleration / deceleration of the mobile terminal, and the like. To generate a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it is responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power or whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. For example, wired / wireless headset ports, external charger ports, wired / wireless data ports, memory card ports, ports for connecting devices with identification modules, audio input / output (I / O) ports, Video I / O (Input / Output) port, earphone port, etc. may be included.

Here, the identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the use authority of the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM) and a subscriber identify module (SIM). ), A Universal Subscriber Identity Module (“USIM”), and the like. In addition, the device equipped with the identification module (hereinafter, 'identification device') may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Therefore, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 100 through a port. The interface unit 170 receives data from an external device or receives power and transmits the data to each component inside the mobile terminal 100 or transmits the data inside the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, a sound output module 152, an alarm unit 153, and the like.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the mobile terminal is in a call mode, a user interface (UI) or a graphic user interface (GUI) related to a call is displayed. When the mobile terminal 100 is in a video call mode or a photographing mode, the mobile terminal 100 displays a photographed and / or received image, a UI, or a GUI.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 13 and the touch pad form a mutual layer structure to form a touch screen, the display unit 151 may be used as an input device in addition to the output device. The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, or a three-dimensional display. 3D display). In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist according to the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, an external display unit (not shown) and an internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the mobile terminal 100.

The sound output module 152 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like. In addition, the sound output module 152 outputs a sound signal related to a function (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100. The sound output module 152 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 153 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event of the mobile terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal include call signal reception, message reception, and key signal input. The alarm unit 153 may output a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, the signal may be output in the form of vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 153 may output a vibration to inform this. Alternatively, when a key signal is input, the alarm unit 153 may output a vibration in response to the key signal input. Through the vibration output as described above, the user can recognize the occurrence of the event. Of course, the signal for notification of event occurrence may be output through the display unit 151 or the voice output module 152.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180 and may provide a function for temporarily storing input / output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). It can also be done.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), RAM Random Access Memory (RAM) Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM) magnetic memory, It may include at least one type of storage medium of the optical disk. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet.

The controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal. For example, perform related control and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. In addition, the control unit 180 may include a multimedia module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia module 181 may be implemented in the controller 180 or may be implemented separately from the controller 180.

The power supply unit 190 receives an external power source and an internal power source under the control of the controller 180 to supply power for operation of each component.

The various embodiments described herein may be implemented in a computer readable recording medium using, for example, software, hardware or a combination thereof.

According to a hardware implementation, the embodiments described herein include application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and the like. It may be implemented using at least one of processors, controllers, micro-controllers, microprocessors, and electrical units for performing the functions. It may be implemented by the controller 180.

In a software implementation, embodiments such as procedures or functions may be implemented with separate software modules that allow at least one function or operation to be performed. The software code may be implemented by a software application written in a suitable programming language. In addition, the software codes may be stored in the memory 160 and executed by the control unit 180. [

 In the above, the mobile terminal related to the present invention has been described in terms of components according to functions. Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the mobile terminal related to the present invention will be further described in terms of components according to appearance. Hereinafter, for simplicity, a slider type mobile terminal is described as an example among various types of mobile terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, and the like. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the slider type mobile terminal, but can be applied to all types of mobile terminals including the above-described type.

2 is a front perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

The mobile terminal of the present invention includes a first body 200 and a second body 205 configured to be slidable in at least one direction on the first body 200.

A state in which the first body 200 is disposed to overlap with the second body 205 may be referred to as a closed configuration, and as shown in the drawing, the first body 200 may be referred to as the second body 205. The exposed state of at least a portion of the N may be referred to as an open configuration.

The mobile terminal mainly operates in a standby mode in a closed state, but the standby mode may be released by a user's operation. In addition, although the mobile terminal operates mainly in a call mode or the like in an open state, the mobile terminal may be switched to a standby mode by a user's manipulation or a lapse of a predetermined time.

The case (casing, housing, cover, etc.) forming the exterior of the first body 200 is formed by the first front case 220 and the first rear case 225. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the first front case 220 and the first rear case 225. At least one intermediate case may be further disposed between the first front case 220 and the first rear case 225.

The cases may be formed by injecting a synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal material, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The display module 151, the audio output module 152, the camera 121, or the first user input unit 210 may be disposed on the first body 200, specifically, the first front case 220.

The display module 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and the like, which visually express information.

In addition, since the touch pad is superimposed on the display module 151 in a layer structure, the display module 151 may operate as a touch screen to enable input of information by a user's touch.

The sound output module 152 may be implemented in the form of a speaker.

The camera 121 may be implemented to be suitable for capturing an image or a video of a user or the like.

Like the first body 200, the case forming the exterior of the second body 205 is formed by the second front case 230 and the second rear case 235.

The second user input unit 215 may be disposed on the second body 205, specifically, on the front face of the second front case 230.

The third user input unit 245, the microphone 122, and the interface unit 170 may be disposed in at least one of the second front case 230 or the second rear case 235.

The first to third user inputs 210, 215, and 245 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion 130, and may be any type as long as the user is tactile in a tactile manner. Can be employed.

For example, the user input unit may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch pad capable of receiving a command or information by a user's push or touch operation, or a wheel or jog method of rotating a key, or a manipulation method such as a joystick. May also be implemented.

In functional terms, the first user input unit 210 is for inputting a command such as start, end, scroll, etc., and the second user input unit 215 is for inputting numbers, letters, symbols, and the like.

In addition, the third user input unit 245 may operate as a hot key for activating a special function in the mobile terminal.

The microphone 122 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The interface unit 170 serves as a passage for allowing the mobile terminal according to the present invention to exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface unit 170 is wired or wirelessly, a connection terminal for connecting with an earphone, a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA port), a Bluetooth port, a wireless LAN port) wireless LAN port), or at least one of power supply terminals for supplying power to the mobile terminal.

The interface unit 170 may be a card socket that accommodates an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM) and a memory card for storing information.

The power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the mobile terminal is mounted on the second rear case 235 side.

The power supply unit 190 may be detachably coupled for charging, for example, as a rechargeable battery.

3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, a camera 121 may be additionally mounted on the rear surface of the second rear case 235 of the second body 205. The camera 121 of the second body 205 has a photographing direction substantially opposite to the camera 121 of the first body 200, and the camera 121 and the camera 121 of the first body 200. And may have different pixels.

For example, the camera 121 of the first body 200 has a low pixel so that it is easy to take a picture of the user's face and transmit it to the counterpart in the case of a video call, and the camera 121 of the second body is generally It is desirable to have a high pixel because the subject is often photographed and not immediately transmitted.

The flash 250 and the mirror 255 may be further disposed adjacent to the camera 121 of the second body 205. The flash 250 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the camera 121 of the second body 205. The mirror 255 allows the user to see the user's face or the like when photographing (self-photographing) the user by using the camera 121 of the second body 205.

The sound output module 152 may be further disposed on the second rear case 235.

The sound output module 152 of the second body 205 may implement a stereo function together with the sound output module 152 of the first body 200, and may be used for a call in a speakerphone mode.

In addition, an antenna 260 for receiving a broadcast signal may be disposed on one side of the second rear case 235. The antenna 260 may be installed to be pulled out of the second body 205.

A portion of the slide module 265 that slidably couples the first body 200 and the second body 205 is disposed on the side of the first rear case 225 of the first body 200.

The other part of the slide module 265 may be disposed on the second front case 230 side of the second body 205 and may not be exposed to the outside as shown in this drawing.

In the above description, the second camera 121 and the like have been described as being disposed on the second body 205, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

For example, at least one or more of the components 260, 121 to 250, and 152 described as disposed on the second rear case 235, such as the camera 121 of the second body, may be the first body 200. May be mounted on the first rear case 225. In such a case, there is an advantage that the configuration (s) disposed in the first rear case 225 in the closed state are protected by the second body 205. In addition, even if the camera 121 of the second body is not provided separately, the camera 121 of the first body may be rotatably formed so that the camera 121 of the second body may be photographed up to the photographing direction of the camera 121. .

The terminal 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3 may operate in a communication system capable of transmitting data through a frame or packet, including a wired / wireless communication system and a satellite-based communication system. It can be configured to.

Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 4, a communication system capable of operating a terminal according to the present invention will be described.

The communication system may use different air interfaces and / or physical layers. For example, a radio interface usable by a communication system may include frequency division multiple access (FDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), and code division multiple access (Code Division). Multiple Access (CDMA), Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS) (especially Long Term Evolution (LTE), Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), etc.) In the following, for convenience of explanation, the description will be limited to CDMA, but the present invention is naturally applicable to all communication systems including the CDMA wireless communication system.

As shown in FIG. 4, the CDMA wireless communication system includes a plurality of terminals 100, a plurality of base stations (BSs) 270, and base station controllers (BSCs) 275. ), And a mobile switching center (MSC) 280. The MSC 280 is configured to be connected to a public switched telephone network (PSTN) 290 and is also configured to be connected to BSCs 275. The BSCs 275 may be coupled to the BS 270 through a backhaul line. The backhaul line may be provided according to at least one of E1 / T1, ATM, IP, PPP, Frame Relay, HDSL, ADSL, or xDSL. Thus, a plurality of BSCs 275 may be included in the system shown in FIG.

Each BS 270 may include at least one sector, and each sector may include an omnidirectional antenna or an antenna pointing radially out of BS 270. In addition, each sector may include two or more antennas of various types. Each BS 270 may be configured to support a plurality of frequency assignments, each of which has a specific spectrum (eg, 1.25 MHz, 5 MHz, etc.).

The intersection of sectors and frequency assignments may be called a CDMA channel. BS 270 may be referred to as a base station transceiver subsystem ('BTSs'). In this case, the word "base station" may be called the sum of one BSC 275 and at least one BS 270. The base station may also indicate “cell site”. Alternatively, each of the plurality of sectors for a particular BS 270 may be called a plurality of cell sites.

As shown in FIG. 4, a broadcasting transmitter (BT) 295 transmits a broadcast signal to terminals 100 operating in the system. The broadcast module 111 shown in FIG. 1 is provided in the terminal 100 to receive a broadcast signal transmitted by the BT 295.

In addition, FIG. 4 illustrates several satellite positioning systems (GPS) satellites 300. The satellites 300 help to locate the at least one terminal of the plurality of terminals 100. Although two satellites are shown in FIG. 4, useful location information may be obtained by two or less or more satellites. The GPS module 115 shown in FIG. 1 cooperates with the satellites 300 to obtain desired location information. Here, the location can be tracked using all the techniques that can track the location, not just the GPS tracking technology. In addition, at least one of the GPS satellites 300 may optionally or additionally be responsible for satellite DMB transmission.

During typical operation of a wireless communication system, BS 270 receives a reverse link signal from various terminals 100. At this time, the terminals 100 are connecting a call, transmitting or receiving a message, or performing another communication operation. Each of the reverse link signals received by a particular base station 270 is processed within by the particular base station 270. The data generated as a result of the processing is transmitted to the connected BSC 275. BSC 275 provides call resource allocation and mobility management functionality, including the organization of soft handoffs between base stations 270. In addition, the BSC 275 transmits the received data to the MSC 280, and the MSC 280 provides an additional transmission service for connection with the PSTN 290. Similarly, PSTN 290 connects with MSC 280, MSC 280 connects with BSCs 275, and BSCs 275 send BSs 270 to transmit a forward link signal to terminals 100. ).

5A to 5B are exemplary views illustrating a method of storing a moving path using navigation of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the input of the location information on the departure point S and 310 and the destination E and 320 is completed from the user, the controller 180 can move from the departure point 310 to the destination 320. The optimal travel route is calculated and the route 330 is displayed on the map. The optimum movement path may be calculated by a user preset option such as a shortest distance, a shortest time, a freeway, a general road, and traffic information. The option may be a combination of a plurality and may be further added.

When the movement route 330 from the starting point 310 to the destination 320 is set as described above, the controller 180 receives a key for guiding a guidance from a user and guides the route based on the movement route 330. Perform. In this case, since the movement route 330 is calculated based on MAP information, information such as personal taste or shortcut of the user does not apply.

Accordingly, the user may move to a destination 320 through a different route at a specific point during the route movement in order to move through a shortcut or scenic route known to the user. As described above, the path traveled by the user may be displayed as a trajectory, and the path 340 (the path actually moved by the user) displayed as the trajectory may be the same as the moving path 330 calculated by the controller 180. There is another part.

The mobile terminal 100 of the present invention may separately manage the path 340 indicated by the locus in the memory 160, and transmit the path 340 indicated by the locus to the mobile terminal of another user. Can be.

In this case, a plurality of formats for storing the path 340 may be provided, and at least one of the formats may be selected and stored under a name set by a user. Hereinafter, the storing method of the path 340 indicated by the locus will be described with reference to FIG. 5B.

The storage key 350 may be displayed on the display unit 151 to store the path 340 displayed as the locus. The storage key 350 may be input by a touch, and the functions of the storage key 350 and the storage stop key 360 may be switched in a toggle method. Of course, a specific button provided in the user input unit 130 of the terminal may be used as the path storage key and the stop key.

Hereinafter, a method of storing an image photographed at an important point while moving the route along with route information, and a method of guiding using the image when guiding the route will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6, while moving the path displayed on the display unit 151 while the navigation mode of the mobile terminal is activated (S101), when the camera function provided in the mobile terminal is turned on (S102), the controller 180 ) Outputs a preview screen to a specific area of the display unit 151 (S103). The user may take a picture of the vicinity of the path by inputting an image capturing key at a point desired by the user with reference to the preview screen (S104). When the image is captured as described above, the controller 180 stores the image information together with the position coordinate information in the memory 160 (S105).

A method of storing image information photographed while moving in the path will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 7 to 8.

As described above, the camera 121 may be provided in the second rear case 235 or the first rear case 225 of the mobile terminal. Therefore, in the present invention, the surroundings may be photographed using the camera 121 facing forward during the path movement. The captured image may be a still image or a moving image, and as illustrated in FIG. 8, the image information may be stored in the memory 160 along with coordinate information when the image is captured. That is, the controller 180 may match the coordinate information of the photographing point with the image information and store the matched information in the memory 160.

The stored image information may be used as guide information when moving the same point. Of course, the image photographed as described above may be used not only in the path 340 displayed as the trajectory, but also in the path 330 automatically calculated by using the map MAP information in the controller 180.

The photographing key 380 may be displayed on a specific area of the display unit 151 to immediately instruct photographing during the movement of the path. The photographing key 380 may be input by a touch, and when capturing a video, the functions of the photographing key 380 and the photographing stop key 390 may be switched in a toggle method. On the other hand, when the mobile terminal has a voice recognition function, the controller 180 can control the image capturing by voice.

Of course, it can be used as a key for starting and stopping the recording by using a specific button provided in the user input unit 130 of the terminal. In addition, a preview image input through the camera 121 may be displayed on a specific area 400 of the display unit 151.

Hereinafter, a method of transmitting route information stored as described above to another user or using route information received from another user will be described.

9 is a view showing an example of a menu screen for path management of the navigation function of the mobile terminal according to the present invention.

As described above, when the user stores the image information photographed when the user moves the path 340 or the path 330 calculated by the controller 180, the path management is performed as shown in FIG. When a specific item (open path, 421) is selected from the menu, the controller 180 outputs a previously stored path list screen 430.

When a menu key is input after a specific path 431 is selected from the path list, the controller 180 outputs a sub menu for processing the selected path 431. When a specific item (transmission, 432) is selected from the user among the sub-menus, the controller 180 automatically transmits a path screen 441 and a plurality of information (video information, 442) related to the path. 440).

The transmission screen 440 may be attached with information related to a route, and may be transmitted by attaching a simple memo of the user as the message content. When a specific key (confirmation key) is input on the screen 440 for sending the route information, the controller 180 outputs a screen 450 for inputting a phone number of the receiver. Accordingly, the user may input a phone number of the other party to which the route information is to be transmitted, and then input a specific key (confirmation key) to transmit.

Hereinafter, a method of receiving and using the route information transmitted as described above will be described.

When the transmitted route information is received as shown in FIG. 9, the controller 180 stores the route information including the image information in a specific folder in the memory 160. In order to use the downloaded route information, the user selects a specific item (Open Route, 421) on the menu screen 420 for managing the route.

When a specific item (open path 421) is selected from the menu for managing the path, the controller 180 outputs a previously stored path list screen 510 as shown in FIG. 10.

When a specific key (menu key) is input after the specific path 431 is selected on the path list screen 510, the controller 180 outputs a sub menu for processing the selected path 431. When a specific item (loading) 511 is selected from the user, the controller 180 retrieves a route file and displays the route file on the map screen 520. In the path displayed on the map screen 520, a specific image 521 indicating a point (location) where the image is captured may be displayed.

When the mobile terminal passes the photographing point (location) on the path, the controller 180 divides the screen display area of the display unit 151 into a plurality of path information as shown in FIG. , And image information may be displayed on the other display area. The image information may be displayed on the entire screen or may be displayed in a slide manner.

In the above, preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Here, the terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed as limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be construed as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention.

Therefore, the embodiments described in the specification and the drawings shown in the drawings are only the most preferred embodiment of the present invention, and do not represent all of the technical idea of the present invention, which can be replaced at the time of the present application It should be understood that there may be various equivalents and variations.

1 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal associated with one embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a front perspective view of an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal of FIG. 2;

4 is an exemplary diagram of a communication system operable by a terminal according to the present invention;

5A to 5B are exemplary views illustrating a method of storing a moving path using navigation of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of storing a photographed image along with route information by moving a route using a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

7 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a method of storing image information photographed during a path movement using a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

8 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a method of storing route information and image information in a memory using a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

9 is an exemplary diagram of a menu screen for path management among navigation functions of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

10 is an exemplary diagram for explaining a method of calling and displaying a pre-stored route using a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

11 is an exemplary view showing a screen for explaining a method for performing route guidance while displaying image information using a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

Claims (12)

A location information module for obtaining location information of the mobile terminal in the navigation mode; A display unit for displaying the location information of the mobile terminal obtained by the location information module together with the route information on a map; A camera for capturing the vicinity of the path as a still image or a video; When the camera is turned on in the navigation mode, the screen is divided to display route information in one region, and a preview image input through the camera in the other region and a shooting key for controlling photographing of the preview image. And a control unit which controls to display a shooting stop key. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, And displaying a storage key for storing the path indicated by the locus, or a storage stop key for stopping storing the path in a specific area. The method of claim 1, wherein the mobile terminal, And a memory for storing the route information and the image information matched with the route information. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, A plurality of formats for storing the path including the image, And at least one of the formats is automatically stored or stored under a name set by a user. delete delete The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, When a menu for transmitting route information is input, at least one specific route is selected by displaying a route list on the display, and a screen for automatically transmitting route information to which a plurality of image information related to the selected specific route is automatically attached. Mobile terminal, characterized in that for displaying. The method of claim 7, wherein the control unit, Displaying an input screen of the other party's phone number to which the route information is to be transmitted, and receiving the input of a specific key and transmitting the route information and the image information included in the route information to the other party input through the screen. Mobile terminal. The method of claim 1, wherein the control unit, When the mobile terminal moves the image capturing point on the route, the mobile terminal is divided into screens to display route information in one region, and display the captured image information in the other region. When the camera function is turned on in the navigation mode, the screen is divided to display route information in one region, and a preview image input through the camera in the other region and a shooting key for controlling photographing of the preview image. Displaying a photographing stop key; Storing the image photographed by the user in the navigation mode as path information by matching the location information with the location information; When moving the point where the image is stored, splitting the screen to display the path information in one region, and to display the photographed image information in the other region; mobile terminal characterized in that it comprises a Navigation method used. The method of claim 10, wherein the mobile terminal, And transmitting the route information together with the image information. The method of claim 10, wherein the mobile terminal, A navigation method using a mobile terminal, characterized in that the path actually displayed as a trajectory, and stores the path displayed by the trajectory.

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